Originally Posted by max

Years ago my job (recruiter) took me to various college towns across the Midwest. I always stopped in gunshops to look around. Because of my age, short hair, the fact I was driving a new sedan (company car) and wearing a suit they always assumed I was a fed. It was really funny to watch everyone slink away or just bolt out the door. I remember one shop had a barrel full of shotgun barrels and I asked if they had one for a Winchester 1200. The man behind the counter said the barrels were not for sale, just a decoration.

Your appearance can have a strong influence on how you are treated.